noun
- Plural of libra; a unit of weight used in ancient Rome, approximately equivalent to a pound.
- Plural of libra; the seventh sign of the zodiac, represented by the scales.
Usage: historical; often used in academic or historical contexts
Usage: astronomy; astrology
Examples
- Ancient Roman merchants measured goods in librae.
- The inscription on the stone tablet listed the weight in librae.
- People born under the librae sign are said to value balance and harmony.
- Historical texts often reference librae as a standard unit of commerce.
- The zodiac wheel displays all twelve signs, including librae.